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Uniquely Human Questioning
- Asking questions is a fundamental aspect of human intelligence and separates us from other species.
- It stems from the ability to recognize what we don't know and seek answers, a behavior not observed in apes.
Alex the Parrot
- Alex, a grey parrot, demonstrated complex intelligence by asking existential questions like "What color am I?".
- This instance highlights the potential for advanced cognitive abilities in non-human species.
Categories of Knowledge
- Human knowledge comprises what we know, what we know we don't know, and what we don't know we don't know.
- Effective questioning involves understanding this framework, both for ourselves and in relation to others.